When I got married, on Long Island, the “wedding planner”
was the person at the catering hall, or as my husband called it, “the wedding
factory” that actually booked and sold us on the dream of the perfect wedding. Once we were sold he then took our
deposit and gave us a list of the vendors they wanted us to use. When the final balance was due we met
with him for maybe the 3rd time to finalize our menu and give him
the name of our florist, photographer and band.
So simple and easy.
Not really. He did not hold
my hand during the process and help me make important decisions or decipher the
contracts and promises of my vendors. It was an impersonal business transaction
and half way thru the process he quit and I got a substitute, who was not
privee to the conversations and promises I had received. Talk about un-needed stress.
Today, you too can use the “wedding planner” at the banquet
facility. But you should be aware
that their experience in planning events is limited to the space that they are
currently working in. They are not
out in the world of events planning parties and weddings at an assortment of
venues. Furthermore, they will
probably have a minimum of between 2-4 weddings or special events booked for each
and every weekend of the year. In
addition, they work for the venue.
Their loyalty lies with the venue.
Yes they want you to have a wonderful and memorable celebration with
them but at what cost? Will this
planner set up meetings for you with other venues? Translate contracts and proposals from the different
venues.? Take your call when you are having a stressful day? Look at your invitations to make sure
the wording is correct and there are no spelling errors? Answer 40 emails a day with care and
concern? Will they go with you to the dress fittings or makeup consultations?
Will they be available to meet with the photographer and videographer? Will
they spend countless hours on the phone and in person with your florist, designer
and lighting specialist? Will they
help you patch up the fights you are having with your fiancée? Will they lend a compassionate ear when
you are upset with your mother?
Will they get the cake lady to call you back or answer your emails?
Most importantly will they allow you to create the wedding
you always dreamed about. Offering
a myriad of possibilities and insights or will they just give you what they
give to each and every bride that walks into their space? An independent
planner will always have your best interest at heart. First and foremost they
will always work in your best interest. They will serve as your guide, your coach, your therapist and
friend during this entire process.
They will execute your dream day with perfection the way you envision it
and want it to occur. They will
trouble shoot and spin a magical web for you to spend your day in joy and
happiness.
Your independent wedding planner will do more than make 5
phone calls and give a list of preferred vendors. He/she will pool her resources and connect you with the
right people for your personality, style and budget. He/she will provide you with innovation and the latest
trends. She will encourage you to
think beyond the pictures you see in the magazines to help your style and
personality come through- not the venues.
Planners do not have an agenda- they have a passion. There is no sales quota that they need
to meet. At the end of the day
they get their comfort and satisfaction in your joy.
Dear Reader, What is the biggest fear you have about your
wedding?
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